Depends where your based ? lots north of Napier, a few out to the coast, a few here http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/g...island-tracks/ lots of longer rides into the hills if you have the time.
Hardcore Biker
Depends where your based ? lots north of Napier, a few out to the coast, a few here http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/g...island-tracks/ lots of longer rides into the hills if you have the time.
L-Plate Rider
Yep im in Hastings got any street names I can google.
I know theres a loop from Waitara rd off the Napier Taupo rd but not sure yet how much of it is gravel.
Any body been around Waipunga rd (looks like a long ride)
Hardcore Biker
Waitara rd is a good one gravel after bout 10km or so take a rod some good spots to fish the Mohaka, then links up to pohukura rd to Tutira then darky spur rd back to napier normally a long day think it's nearly 300kms with a few fishing stops thrown in, tried to find the pylon service road off Ellis Wallace rd once but it seemed to disappear into scrub, next time I'm up that way will try from the darky spur road end but it will prob be next summerOriginally Posted by Luvvt
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Waipunga rd, Darky spur, kaiwaka rd is a good easy ride, just watch out for the locals and steep drop offs.
Waitara then past boundry stream to Tutira is good ride too.
Waihou rd up back puketapu/Dartmoor.
Govt gives you nothing because it creates nothing - Javier Milei
L-Plate Rider
Shit you guys taking spare fuel. Me ktm will only do between 170 to 240kms probably less due to all the 1st 2nd gear stuff
Eat Sheep
about 300k range is ideal for decent poking round HB I reckon. When I had a 990 I always factored in a fuel stop on most of my rides, hardly ever for the 690 with safari tank, hoping the same for my safari tanked 530......if I ever get to ride it
....wherezz that track go
L-Plate Rider
Waihou rd looks easily in my tank range for now till I suss the bike out a little more.
Should get around there on road tires what you reckon. Will end up with some dual sports but probably closer to next seasons riding or atleast when ive wrecked these ones :}
Hardcore Biker
Check out R650Rs trips the nutter does gravel on a GSXRjust watch out for logging trucks.
Eat Sheep
+1 Road tires will get you moving along nicely enough, its the stopping on looser surfaces that can let you down...especially in a hurry. Go slow, also watch out for livestock and the recent influx of old men riding BMW R??'sCheck out R650Rs trips the nutter does gravel on a GSXR
and speaking of things dodgy.......I hear a certain DR2hundy rider of our acquaintance is temporarily out of action with a busted ankle. All the best for speedy recovery DRG.....if its any consolation you'll most likely be back on the weehundy before I'm on the 530....maybe we can swing a joint comeback adv ride
Hardcore Biker
Thanks Marty
You have a few weeks at physio to knock that shoulder into shape and out we go again. Can't wait to see your face after some gravel on the 530
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L-Plate Rider
Nice to see you on your pony again next the horseBack in the saddle today for the 1st time since that fateful day that shall not be mentioned. 1 1/2 hours of riding with Wade round the farm on the Beta. Most fun I've had in a loooooong time, it was awesome and no bikes, animals or peoples were harmed with the exception of a saw jaw from a large grin.
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Exploring up behind the Rangataiki pub today after lunch. Was a few crossers up there and three Adventure riders as well, anyone from here???
Was good to have a nosey but nothing too special. Nearly drowned the DR in one deep bog hole at southern end on way out, had my suspicions when saw no fresh tyre tracks in or out of it.
Bit disconcerting when front wheel under water!!!
Prob why I took a before photo incase I had to post some lost DR650 flyersDSLR hadn't been used recently so took some half decent photos this time instead of phone snaps...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...ew?usp=sharing
Govt gives you nothing because it creates nothing - Javier Milei
Eat Sheep
Was planning a major offensive around Frost Flat when the 690 got lamb bushed so its on my radar to get in there with the 530 in the spring maybe. Herd various reports on the tracks so keen to check them out for myself. Think I've convinced Wade to join me but there's always room for othersExploring up behind the Rangataiki pub today after lunch. Was a few crossers up there and three Adventure riders as well, anyone from here???
Was good to have a nosey but nothing too special. Nearly drowned the DR in one deep bog hole at southern end on way out, had my suspicions when saw no fresh tyre tracks in or out of it.
Bit disconcerting when front wheel under water!!!
Prob why I took a before photo incase I had to post some lost DR650 flyers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0N...ew?usp=sharing
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Its pretty easy going all round, just got to pick your lines past some of the ruts. Be a good place to rebuild your confidence. Bit greasy getting in around the edge of field/treeline, mud over hardpack before you hit the good pumice stuff.Was planning a major offensive around Frost Flat when the 690 got lamb bushed so its on my radar to get in there with the 530 in the spring maybe. Herd various reports on the tracks so keen to check them out for myself. Think I've convinced Wade to join me but there's always room for others
Govt gives you nothing because it creates nothing - Javier Milei
Hardcore Biker
Cool pic Raymond
If you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride !
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